New districts get OK from DOJ
The Department of Justice has approved Lafayette County’s new district maps which needed changing after the 2010 Census showed a growth and shift in population. (May 21, 2013, Page 1, 14)
New high school back on track
Oxford High School is getting back on track with the construction on Sisk Avenue. (May 21, 2013, Page 1, 14)
Class of 2013 says goodbye to LHS
About 200 students received their high school diplomas from Lafayette High School Friday night. (May 20, 2013, Page 1A)
Future of two historic houses unclear
Oxford’s two historical homes, the L.Q.C. Lamar House and the Cedar Oaks mansion are under the umbrella of the Oxford Convention & Visitors Bureau, however a recent tourism survey suggests that may not be the best place for them. (May 20, 2013, Page 1A, 10A)
3 homemakers honored for service
Kathryn Leggitt, Mildred Knight and Catherine Hudson were honored for their years of service to the Yocona Homemakers Club last week. (May 20, 2013, Page 1A, 10A)
Seniors prepare for their final OHS play
The Outsiders on Sunday will serve as a fundraiser for OHS to attend Fringe Festival again this summer. (May 17, 2013, Page 1A)
Teachers, staff retire as school ends
Oxford School District and Lafayette School District held retirement parties. (May 17, 2013, Page 1A)
Law enforcement officers honored
Fallen law enforcement officers were honored and remembered Wednesday during a ceremony in front of City Hall. (May 16, 2013, Page 1)
Double Decker fest sales up
Despite nasty weather predictions and controversy, food and art sales at this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival showed an increase. (May 16, 2013, Page 1)
Man appeals guilty plea
A Florida man is asking the Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn his guilty plea in an aggravated DUI case where he was involved in a wreck in 2011 that injured a female based on ineffectiveness of his attorney. Read about this and other cases handled during the April court term in the Lafayette County District Court. (May 15, 2013, Page 1, 6)
